City safety & data profile

FindlayOH

Findlay, OH is a 41K-resident city in Hancock County with a median household income of $61,423.

Hancock County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Findlay, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Findlay has a population larger than 74% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $191,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

41K
Population
Top 26%
By size
$61,423
Median income
$191,000
Median home
12.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Findlay

Findlay posts a median household income higher than 24% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Findlay area.

Top 76%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Findlay

Where Findlay income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$61,423 Bottom 24% higher than 24% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Findlay, OH beyond the headline numbers

Findlay sits inside Hancock County, Ohio, at roughly 41.04°N, -83.65°W. Population 41,149, $61,423 median household income. Median home value $191,000, median rent $975. Poverty rate 12.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Findlay's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.5%, then short sleep duration at 38.4%. 1 hospital in/around Findlay, 3/5 avg rating, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Findlay from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
41,149
Findlay
Median Income
$61,423
-10% vs avg
Median Home Value
$191,000
-16% vs avg
Median Age
38
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hancock County) - Findlay's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
75K-0%
Median Income
$73,141+47%
Median Home Value
$204,700+60%
Poverty Rate
9.9%-29%
Unemployment
3.1%-64%

Economics

Economics indicators for Findlay, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$975/mo
Poverty Rate
12.3% -13% vs avg
Unemployment 3.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.6%
Work From Home 9.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 85.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.5%
Short Sleep Duration
38.4%
High Blood Pressure
36.2%
Physical Inactivity
27.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.1%
Binge Drinking
16.6%
Current Smoking
14.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Diabetes
12.7%
Current Asthma
10.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.8%
Annual Checkup 79%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.1%
Stroke
3.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
0
BLANCHARD VALLEY HOSPITAL
FINDLAY · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Findlay, OH? ▼
Findlay, OH has a population of 41,149 people, located in Hancock County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Findlay? ▼
The median household income in Findlay, OH is $61,423 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.3%.
What is the median home value in Findlay? ▼
The median home value in Findlay, OH is $191,000. Median rent is $975/month.
What are the top health concerns in Findlay? ▼
The top health indicators in Findlay include Obesity (39.5%), Short Sleep Duration (38.4%), High Blood Pressure (36.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Findlay? ▼
Findlay has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Findlay? ▼
The median age in Findlay, OH is 38 years. 30.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Findlay, OH is located in Hancock County, Ohio. With a population of 41K and a $61,423 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Findlay area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Findlay's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hancock County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.